More than 1,000 have their say on huge Leeds Bus Station revamp with feedback events planned

An artist's impression of what Leeds bus station could soon look like (Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority)

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Transport chiefs say the online feedback page for the station overhaul revealed earlier this week has had more than 1,000 visits already.

Two drop-in sessions planned for next week will give people the chance to find out more about the station overhaul, and offer their feedback.

The picture above reveals the improvements that could be made in a bid to make the bus station lighter and more spacious.

The canopies at either end of the building will be ripped out, with new translucent roofs installed on both York Street and Dyer Street. New cladding will also be erected, with new steps and a ramp laid out on the pavement.

An artist's impression of what Leeds bus station could soon look like (Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority)

Inside, the main concourse will become far less cluttered and there are also plans to enhance the shops inside.

The waiting areas will get an overhaul too, with bus stand numbers to be clearly displayed and the seats will also be relaigned. All of the automatic doors and windows where the buses pull up are also likely to be upgraded.

Audio travel information will be available at each bus stand, while new flooring and lighting will make it easier to navigate around the bus station.

The station, in Dyer Street, is used by 28,000 passengers a day, according to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

The authority and Leeds City Council have drawn up the transformation plans and want feedback from passengers on the planned changes.

The information drop-in sessions will take place at Leeds Bus Station on Tuesday October 22, 10am-1pm, and Thursday October 24, 3pm-6pm.

An artist's impression of what Leeds bus station could soon look like (Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority)

WYCA transport committee chair Cllr Kim Groves said: "These improvements will help ensure Leeds Bus Station provides a fitting welcome for Leeds and the City Region, through a brighter, much-improved environment for customers with clearer information, signposting and links into the city centre, including the Corn Exchange area.

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"These plans are in line with our overall ambitions, through the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to reduce congestion and the pollution it causes by making bus travel more attractive and meet the Combined Authority’s commitment to tackling climate change."“I would urge everyone with an interest to have their say online or to come along to one of the planned drop-in events."

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